Written by Heather Tekavec, Illustrated by Susan Batori There are so many crazy, interesting animals on our planet! Wanted! Criminals of the Animal Kingdom introduces the reader to several animals that have a peculiar trait or odd behaviors. Each animal is presented as a criminal with a dossier describing their criminal activity, including a rap …
Written by Carole Boston Weatherford, Illustrated by Michele Wood
Written and Illustrated by Remy Lai How many lessons can be learned from a cake? Jingwen’s family moves from China to Australia, leaving behind his grandparents and friends. Jingwen feels like he moved to Mars. His inability to speak “martian” makes him isolated. His only companion is his annoying “booger” little brother, Yanghao, because the …
Written by Timothée de Fombelle, Illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault, Translated by Sam Gordon Captain Rosalie, translated from French to English, is an endearing, creative, insightful, and powerful story that tears at your heart. Rosalie’s father is fighting in the war and her mother works to help the war effort from sunrise until sunset. Rosalie is …
Heidi has been a media clerk at Morningside Elementary for four years. What books are currently on your nightstand? Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk, The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg, Mark of the Plague by Kevin Sands, and A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park. What was …
